It wasn't all that long ago that GM engineers designed the original HEI system to replace the decades old points-type ignitions. In the mid-'70s, leaner mixtures demanded greater voltage and more ...

DETROIT - Ignition switches once again are causing problems for General Motors. This time the company is recalling nearly 512,000 Chevrolet Camaro muscle cars from the 2010 to 2014 model years because ...

Reliability, a simplistic design with many interchangeable components, and heavy support by OE-replacement and aftermarket manufacturers alike makes GM's HEI among the best executed distributor ...

General Motors catches new ignition switch problem early, recalls 3,300 trucks and SUVs This undated photo provided by Chevrolet shows the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. General Motors is recalling about 3 ...

Replacement aftermarket distributors run the price gamut from the ultra cheap with questionable quality, to high end and pricey for guys making big power. But if you're on a budget, there is another ...

Back in the day, point-triggered ignition system tune-ups were routine and happened roughly every 12,000 miles, along with a set of spark plugs and an ignition timing adjustment. These days, we’re so ...